The Nigerian Police Force has conducted an autopsy on the body of the deceased Sylvester Oromoni and have subsequently released the remains to his parents.
The 12-year-old gave up the ghost on November 30 after he was allegedly bullied by seniors in his school, Dowen college and given a strange substance to consume.
Five students and three housemasters are currently in police custody.
The spokesperson of the state police command, Adekunle Ajisebutu, revealed in a statement on Friday, December 17 that an autopsy had been conducted and they were awaiting result.
He said: ”Sylvester Oromoni: autopsy done. Result is being awaited. Corpse released to family for burial. Investigation ongoing.”